Note from the editor
Politically Speaking has closed effective March 21, 2023. No new articles will be published and no new writers will be added. On behalf of the editorial staff, thank you for making PS what it was — a great community of writers and readers dedicated to talking about the news of the day. Thank you to each of you for a being a part of this incredible journey.
Editors
Scott Tarlo
Musings from the crossroads of life. Editor-in Chief and owner of Politically Speaking. Contact at musingsfromthecrossroads@gmail.com
Katharine Valentino
Still trying for the words to help us do and feel good things. Owner of Free Amazon Reviews for Your Featured Book. Writer of memoirs & political/social issues.
Writers
Miss Daisy
A Transformed Transformer, on the Power Grid, re-minding myself as my words re-mind others
Danielle Hamner
Fearless leader for change~Hip Hop fanatic~ Therapist~Book worm~Storyteller~You can catch me quoting Jay Z lyrics on a daily.
Rubaiyat Rahman
A South Asian Academic, Book Reviewer, Maritime & International Affairs Analyst. Rubaiyat loves to wade across the universe of Reading and Writing.
Paul Mullinger
I studied religion at the UC-Berkeley and have been interested in the spirit ever since. I try to give my poems a spiritual aspect whenever possible.
Tony Atkinson
Snapper-up of unconsidered trifles, walker of paths less travelled by. Writer of fanfiction. Player of games. argonaut57@gmail.com
Kevin Breidenbach
Mountain hermit, maker of strange noises. Deeply disturbed, but not surprised. He/him. https://mastodon.social/@noisenerd
Matthew Wurm
Follow me on Instagram at: https://instagram.com/matthewwurmofficial?utm_medium=copy_link
Michelle Berry Lane
Earthling, Writer, Teacher, Learner; Attending to thresholds and the uncovering of meaning. MA in Theopoetics & Writing (ESR ‘23); taught kids sci/nature 25+y
Caroline Mellor
Mother, author, Medium top writer in poetry and climate change www.carolinemellorwriter.com @_carolinemellor_
Dwade Kearns
A #depression brought me to a suicide attempt. I write to fight taboos. | #SuicidePrevention | Neo-noir Crime Drama Author | #PenName
Mikki Draggoo
Writing to cope. Avid traveler. Story lover. Children’s book author. Consultant. Mom of two. US & U.K. passport holder. Italian in a past life.
Emi Eleode
Writer. Visual artist // I write about culture and societal issues with a focus on the effects of colonialism, postcolonialism, globalisation and capitalism.
Omar Sharaki
Software developer, standup comedian, and guy you wouldn’t mind sitting next to on a plane.
R. Scott
As a former Federal Agent, Gang Expert, Restaurant Owner, and Father, I have stories to share. Enjoy my journey. Contact me on Facebook, I like to chat.
Richard Turcotte
Partisanship has no good ending. I’d like to do my part to change that. A better future is a choice.
Amanda Clark-Rudolph
Amanda is a work at home mama who contributes to various magazines and blogs. Contact her at writeonfreelancingllc@gmail.com for interview or blog articles.
KK Malukani, PhD
Avid reader, Science communicator, COVID warrior, Citizen of Earth. Doctor of plants.
Roxanne Hale
There are two sides to every well told story - the truth and the entertaining words that give it cover.
Sam McDowall
Provacative truth teller | Attorney | Bostonian Living in New York | I write about personal development, politics + culture | Lets connect!
Thomas Brown
Student of politics and history. Enjoying the circus before the tent burns down. Founder of Practicing Politics — https://medium.com/practicing-politics
Sarene B. Arias
Hands-on healer and author of Compassionate Divorce. Support me by being a paid member: sarene.medium.com/membership 👋🏼 sarene.arias@gmail.com
Jack MacDonald
Concerned citizen. Critical thinker. Veteran. Consumer of knowledge. Making things better. Getting stuff done.
D. K. Blaire
Free thinker. Free wheeler. Never-back-downer. Author of Chattel Rising, The Schizo etc. Top writer in economics and climate change. Editor of Media Maverick.
Maria Paleologos
Passionate about politics & podcasting. Co-host of Feminists Without Mystique. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/feminists-without-mystique/id1441191966
Weiheng Chen
Hong Kong | London | New York | Shanghai | Singapore | Tokyo /// Economics | Finance | Geopolitics | History | Literature.
Sophia Nynnat
Ambedkarite-Periyarist. For Multilingual movie analysis: https://sophianynnat.substack.com/
Johnny Silvercloud
20 yr U.S. Army vet turned analytical street photographer who talks about power, protest, and politics. Do not defend racism or sexism when I’m in the room.
Harvey Londonburg
Harvey is a proud millennial and independent writer that provides readers with in-depth analysis on government politics and policy.
Bill Newgent (Unlearning Myself)
My impressive credentials don't matter as much as my impressive experience. My offering is my experience. If you want to hear more ask and I'll tell.
Mohammed Nadir
A writer | The Startup, Better Marketing, The Writing Cooperative, Thrive Global | Contact: https://mohammednadir.com/
Ed Ergenzinger, JD, PhD
Patent attorney, neuroscientist, adjunct professor, mental health advocate. 5X Top Writer: Mental Health, Health, Science, Food, & Humor. www.edergenzinger.com
J.J. Pryor
3.01 Mil reads | Ex-pat | Ex-Head Product | Ex-cuse Me | PB&T creator | Top 100 Writer | jjpryor.substack.com
Andrew Cheng
3x top writer, most recently in fiction. Author of God the Programmer. An atheist nostalgic for his Christian days. Slava Ukraini!
Chris Dungan
The biggest problem and achievement of this L.A. based data scientist and sociologist is melding so many interests into unique career steps.
Sydney Duke Richey
Writing from the heart, I’m inspired by everyday experiences. My poems, haiku and non-fiction come from a slice of my life. *Top Writer in Poetry*
Alexander Ziperovich
Essayist, opinion columnist, dyspeptic political analyst, historian. I spread anti-propaganda. @alexziperovich Also at alexziperovich.substack.com
George Dillard
Politics, environment, education, history. Follow/contact me: https://george-dillard.com. My history Substack: https://worldhistory.substack.com.
AdventureRaf
If you cannot find me, I am probably writing. Usually, I write about fiction, love, and self-improvement. Oh, love!
Obinna Uruakpa
I am your Brother and a Seeker of the Infinite. I came this time among the Igbos. I share the sights, sounds, and scents of my journey in simple stories. .
Mitchell Peterson
Freelance writer who spent nine years outside the US, currently in rural America writing the Substack bestseller 18 Uncles.
Kai Taraporevala
Search for an understanding of the universe. The roads I am travelling: the scientific method, science, mathematics, humanism, the arts, music and kindness.
Brooke Ramey Nelson
Native Texan & Mizzou Journalism grad. I’ve worked in newspapers, politics, PR & as a high school pubs adviser/AP English teacher. TOP WRITER?
David Nienow
Photographer, Public Access TV Producer, Show Host, Documentary Film Producer, Story Teller
Ashley Broadwater
Freelance writer on multiple platforms. On Medium: writing tips + relationships. UNC-CH Journalism + Media. Newsletter + more: www.linktr.ee/ashleybroadwater
Jairam R Prabhu
Blogger|Podcaster|Student|Engineer|Content Writing. Writes on Science, Elections, Technology, Politics, International Relations|Runs Journal of Knowledge
William Stubblefield
Writer, computer scientist, musician. I’m currently working on publication of my novel, Swarm: Metamorphosis. https://wmstubblefield.com
Kayson
I’m a PhD student in Computational Neuroscience so I write about the mind, the brain and other related stuff, which is basically everything else.
Valerie J. Alexander, Ph.D.
Political scientist, sociologist, and theologian by training. I write about politics, racism, faith, and whatever hits me. Twitter: @Alexander247_9
Randy Shingler
Writer, Poet, Essayist, Meditator, Compassionate Being, Top writer in Poetry,History, and Diversity.
C. Alexander
New book: A Poetry Book To Read (Or Put On Your Coffee Table) So You Can Impress Your Friends: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0846N415G
Bryan Kwa
(He/Him) I craft compelling sociopolitical stories that resonate. | W: bryankwa.mystrikingly.com | E: bryankwa8594@gmail.com
Estacious(Charles White)
I am a southern writer and teacher living in the midwest. I focus on education, poetry, and fiction. I am an award-winning playwright. estaciousw1914@yahoo.com
Jenny Justice
Writer| Mom | Poet | Book Nerd | Teacher? | Brings Poetry to life with empathy, connection, joy, justice, and feeling. Poetry Fangirl
SarahRobinson
Founder of Fierce Loyalty. Blogger at Escaping Mediocrity. Forbes & Dun & Bradstreet Top Entrepreneurship Tweeter. Also at www.Escaping-Mediocrity.com
Breanna Lowman
Poet, writer, creative enthusiast. Wife and mother of three. Lover of different cultures and perspectives. Passionate about authenticity and bridge building.
Charles Bastille
Author of MagicLand & Psalm of Vampires. Follow me on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/charlesbastille.bsky.social. All stories © 2020-24 by Charles Bastille
Wei Xiang
I was once asked about the origins of the universe. So, here I am doing philosophy. Ethics | Intellectual History | Chinese Comparative Philosophy
Ryan Skinnell
I know stuff about rhetoric and Nazis. Writer, speaker, professor, burrito aficionado. Public Voices Fellow w/TheOpEdProject www.RyanSkinnell.com ~views mine~
Eartha
I am an Epidemiologist/Sustainable Development specialist, sub-elite runner, and this is my creative outlet hope it is enjoyable/interesting to some people :D !
Eden Bouvier
Political Science student at university, I write about racism, feminism and international politics | My Ko-fi : https://ko-fi.com/edenbouvier
Jared Barlament
Author and essayist from Wisconsin studying anthropology and philosophy at Columbia University.
Jheets Jots
Novice Writer| Tech, Biology, and Social Psych| BSc in Molecular Genetics 🔬 Dreamer 💭 Poet 🖋Tamil Canadian| Creator of https://medium.com/the-mole-biologists
Phoebe Kirke
Feminist, activist, sister, but above all, hurt. Writing is my path to living life to the fullest.
Short Thoughts
I write about business, politics, marketing, writing, history, and other bits and pieces.
Jacob Flanders
cosmos, earth, life, thought, feeling, meaning, arts, words & some other things, besides
Attila Ilman
PhD. in innovation management. Tech executive. Startup founder. Based in Zurich, Switzerland. https://www.facebook.com/groups/21policy
Philip Mann
Assistant Professor of Organization & Management 🔹 I help folks understand their decisions, values, and world. 🔹 Writing to restore clarity and nuance.
ElizaBeth Hill
I am a multi-disciplinary artist and writer from a large Mohawk family. I write from love, experience and my own cultural perspectives.
David Spero RN
Alive in this place and time to help Make Earth Sacred Again. Write about Nature, economics, health, politics, and spirit from Earths point of view.
Rafael Holmberg
PhD Student in Psychoanalytic Theory and Philosophy. Writing on Lacan, German Idealism, Sartre, Political Theory, Existentialism and other Antagonisms
Randye S Spina, MBA
Non-fiction author, marketer, agency owner, award-winning professor, nonprofit board member. Hopelessly interested in everything https://linktr.ee/randyesspina
Neil R. Wells
Writer, College Professor, Stand-up Comedian, Peripheral Visionary: “Always looking for the insights off to the sides.” neilrwells@gmail.com
I, Napoleon B.
We all have good stories to tell, and I choose to write them myself. You can donate to my writing journey here: https://square.link/u/5EZrNONS
Bigga Bigga P 🕊️🌱🧩
Nascent Autodidact - All of my writing is a thought experiment and not to be construed as fact.
Lord Dukes de Enfer
Shit is about to get real. Or I’m just going to complain a lot. "Medium is the new Penthouse Forum" - Ben Adler
Uniquely Human
Empowering creatives and helping humanity get back in touch with its egalitarian roots. We are capable of far more artistry and compassion than society allows.
Israrkhan
490k views| Write on Books, History, Relationship, Personal Development, & Writing. https://israrkhan1112.medium.com/membership (https://bestreadwrite.com/)
Greg Reeson
Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel, strategic planner, and author of “Stalemate: Why We Can’t Win the War on Terror and What We Should Do Instead,” (2011).
Russ Linton
Nomad, science fiction author, former cryptocurrency miner, trailblazer. Find out more at https://www.russlinton.com
Nick Papadakis
Australian, Canadian, U.S. politics | Media literacy & progressive ideas advocate l @AusFabians writer | A splash of other stuff | Tweet me @Pappy182
Lester Golden
From Latvia & Porto I write to share learning from an academic&business life in 8 languages in 5 countries & seeing fascism die in Portugal&Spain in1974 & 1976.
Shaun Banks
I am the father of six children, I acquired them after trading in all the hair from my head. I write to inspire, inform and invoke thoughts.Let’s do this!
Kirk Swearingen
Half a lifetime ago, Kirk Swearingen graduated from the University of Missouri’s School of Journalism. His work has most recently appeared in Salon.
Karen Shiebler
A Mother, a grandmother, a progressive voter. I write because it’s getting harder to march and because words are my weapon. I blog at momshieb.wordpress.com
Katharine Valentino
Still trying for the words to help us do and feel good things. Owner of Free Amazon Reviews for Your Featured Book. Writer of memoirs & political/social issues.
Darrius Singleton
Crypto enthusiast | Web3| Cloud Computing | Decentralization | Politics | My Superpower: the ability to explain complex things in a simple way.
Kimberly Read, PhD
Be a sexy mind! Embrace critical thinking, the discipline and art of analyzing and synthesizing information. kimberlybr.com
Melissa Balick
Fiction writer with a couple stories published in literary magazines, nanny, reader of way too many books.
Samuel Clemens
Financial news writer by day, political commentator by night. Former economic policy analyst. Founder and Publisher of My Side of the Aisle.
Andrew Gaertner
To live in a world of peace and justice we must imagine it first. For this, we need artists and writers. I write to reach for the edges of what is possible.
David Cenicola, M.Ed. Ghostwriter/Memoirist
30+ years freelance writer of novels, historical, memoirs, satire, and political commentary: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-cenicola-m-ed-ghostwriter/
ScottCDunn
Anti-war, anti-monopoly. You can also find me here: https://scottcdunn.substack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=substack_profile
Lucien Lecarme
For more truth bombs and weekly medicine to start living a more meaningful life, join the happy family back at my Substack https://lucienlecarme.substack.com
Mike Hassaballa
Follow me for content on climate change, sustainable energy, economy, technology, investment and artificial intelligence. I write bi-weekly.
Faron Sage
Socially-conscious writer & musician exploring pressing issues at the heart of 21st century life. Check out https://faronsage.org - music for a better world!
Cynthia Dagnal-Myron
Award-winning former features reporter for the Chicago Sun Times and Arizona Daily Star, HuffPo contributor and author.
Wendi Gordon
Freelance writer and mental health guide. Portfolio: https://bio.link/wendigordon Website: https://mymentalhealthguide.com
Jarrod Zenjiro Suda
Akiya Company co-founder exploring history, political philosophy & travel to learn what it means to live a good life & progress on our startup journey to Japan.
Caitlin Jill Anders
Queer, polyam, neurodivergent Los Angeles based writer with a lot of stories to tell. I enjoy being myself and talking about sex.
Dash MacIntyre
Comedian, political satirist, and poet. Created The Halfway Post. Check out my comedy book Satire In The Trump Years, and my poetry book Cabaret No Stare.
Norman Pagett
co-author of The End of More, in paperback and kindle on Amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00D0ADPFY email njpagett@gmail.com
Tom Brennan
Trauma & IFS therapist, organisational development consultant, speaker, musician, writer. Grow, learn, love, be.
Paula Romeu
I’ve had a pretty unusual life. Now I write about it. If it helps, it’s yours. The journey has been extra👁rdinari
M&Z
We paint and write the art of human emotions, accomplishments, and failures at a social, political, and scientific level. Join us on this journey…
Debbie Walker
Debbie Walker is the creator of Middle-Pause, STOMP!, & published a 3-book anthology. Top Writer Food & Diversity. Follow her at https://linktr.ee/Debbie_Walker
Kat Loveland
The only consistency in this author’s wheelhouse is mindfuckery. Writer, editor, blogger. Books here https://www.amazon.com/Kat-Loveland/e/B00IRRAMWO/re
Danny Darden
Network engineer | Information technology professor | Security analyst | Texas Aggie | Deep thinker | Writer | Lover of the Word | Christ follower. Darden.Fyi
George Atkins
Business leader with vast experience in strategy, development, procurement and negotiation.
Steven Bretherick
English teacher in Sendai, Japan. Student of literature. Exploring cultural and political impediments to climate action. Translator of books on the game of go.
Jackson Thoreau
Writer, ex-small college hoopster. Rush Limbaugh. the best liar, once called me a liar. #followback #fbr https://www.amazon.com/Jack-Thor/e/B06XB35TYH/
Stephenie Magister ✨
| 40 Under 40 Nominee | Queer History with Step-Hen-ie | Former editor for award-winning and best-selling authors | https://linktr.ee/StephenieMagister
Marlon Weems
Storyteller. 2x Top Writer. Subscribe to my newsletter: https://thejourneyman.substack.com
Matt Whittaker
I'm a journalist who writes about extractive industries, renewable energy, water and agriculture. Here, I focus on natural resources and human conflict.
John Righter
Writer for https://econ-intel.com and more. Interested in economics and policy. I deliver interesting information to readers in an easy to understand manner.
Victoria Riess, MBA
Senior Strategy Leader & Digital Board Advisor | WomenTech Global Award | TechWomen100 | Keynote Speaker | victoriariess.de
Adina Bernstein
I am a part-time freelance writer and blogger. The link to my portfolio is https://adinabernstein.contently.com/
The ACLU of Wisconsin
The ACLU of WI is the state affiliate of the national ACLU and dedicated to defending the civil rights and liberties of all Wisconsinites